Allison Ginsburg Dog Trainer Chicago

Allison Ginsburg, KPA CTP

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Allison Ginsburg, KPA CTP - Dog Trainer at Tucker Pup's
Allison Ginsburg, KPA CTP
Dog Trainer

Role at Tucker Pup's

I run our Cooperative Care program and teach private lessons.

Certifications and Education

  • I received my KPA CTP certification through The Karen Pryor Academy.
  • Karen Pryor Academy Logo


  • I am also Fear-Free certified
  • Fear Free Certified Logo


Why I Became a Dog Trainer

I am excited about increasing the welfare of the animals we call family by helping parents create strong and positive relationships through training with their dogs. One area I am passionate about is rescue and working through the unique challenges that these dogs have, especially with behavior modification to aid in separation anxiety, fear-based behavior and aggression.

Background Before Becoming a Dog Trainer

Before becoming a dog trainer, I spent 23 years working as a Marine Mammal trainer with dolphins and sea lions, including at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. After that, I spent four years working as a zookeeper, training species such as polar bears, tigers, lynx, coyote and parrots.

My Dog

I currently have a mixed breed dog named Raven Noodle, who I adopted from PAWS. Although unplanned, we foster failed and she became a part of the family!



Testimonials


Allison was wonderful and so professional. She reassured me that Maple was still so young and still learning.

- Megan Wayne





Allison the trainer was great! Very nice and informative. She answered all my doggie questions after the social. This was my Blu’s best social yet. I very much appreciate it!

- Monica Terrazas





Allison was great with Raider + us! We learned a lot and have seen him grow so much! he is on the younger side for training, but it helped us make him a smart city dog and she also took extra time with any concerns we had. I have reccoed to a few friends because of our experience. I think we will let him get a little older before we consider more training, but if we do the intermediate class or a private lesson we will use Tucker Pup's in the future!!

- Lyndsey Tierney

Allison's Upcoming Training Events


Upcoming Classes:

Puppy Manners
Starting Sat, Oct 18, 2025
12:45 pm
Tucker Pup's Training Center




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